TERMS OF REFERENCE (TOR) - CONSULTANCY FOR TOT IN CARBON CREDITS - REF No. HIHEA/05-2026/PROG

REF No. HIHEA/05-2026/PROG 

Assignments: Consultancy for Training of Trainers (ToT) on Carbon Credits  

Project Name: Waste to Profit (WASP) Project  

Duration: 20–25 working days  

Consultancy selection Type: Individual Consultant  

1. Background  

Hand in Hand Eastern Africa (HiH EA) is a non-governmental organization dedicated to alleviating poverty  through enterprise development and job creation. The organization works with marginalized communities,  particularly women and youth, by equipping them with business skills, financial literacy, and access to  enterprise support systems that enable sustainable livelihoods. HiH EA’s approach emphasizes self 

reliance, resilience, and long-term economic empowerment.  

The Waste to Profit (WASP) project is a four-year initiative funded by Hand in Hand Sweden and  implemented in Mombasa and Kilifi counties. The project seeks to promote inclusive economic growth  through the development of waste-based enterprises, contributing to both income generation and  environmental sustainability. The intervention targets 6,000 Base of Pyramid (BoP) members and supports  940 enterprises, with at least 80% women and 40% youth participation.  

The project integrates the Rights Way Forward (RWF) methodology, which empowers participants to  understand, claim, and advocate for their rights while strengthening their economic capacity. This dual  approach ensures that economic empowerment is complemented by social transformation.  

In response to the growing global focus on climate change mitigation and sustainable financing, carbon  markets present a significant opportunity for waste-sector enterprises. Activities such as recycling,  composting, and waste recovery contribute to emissions reduction and can potentially generate carbon  credits. However, there is limited awareness and technical capacity among project staff and beneficiaries to  leverage these opportunities effectively. This consultancy aims to address this gap.  

2. Purpose of the Assignment  

The purpose of this consultancy is to design and deliver a comprehensive Training of Trainers (ToT)  program on carbon credits for WASP project staff. The training will build their technical understanding of  carbon markets and equip them with the practical tools and facilitation skills required to cascade this  knowledge to project beneficiaries.  

The assignment also seeks to ensure that the WASP project integrates climate finance opportunities into its  programming in a structured and sustainable manner, particularly within the waste management sector.  

3. Objectives of the Assignment  

The overall objective is to strengthen WASP staff's capacity to integrate carbon credit opportunities into  enterprise development interventions. 

Specific objectives include:  

Enhance understanding of carbon markets, climate finance, and carbon credit systems.   Identify practical and scalable carbon credit opportunities within waste-based enterprises.   Build staff capacity to effectively train and mentor entrepreneurs.  

Develop user-friendly training materials tailored to local contexts.  

Strengthen the project’s contribution to environmental sustainability and climate resilience.  

4. Scope of Work  

The consultant will undertake a comprehensive assignment that includes training design, delivery, material  development, and knowledge transfer. The scope will include:  

Training Design: Conduct a rapid needs assessment and develop a tailored ToT curriculum suitable for  staff and adaptable for entrepreneurs with varying literacy levels.  

Training Delivery: Facilitate an interactive ToT using participatory methodologies such as group  discussions, case studies, and practical exercises.  

Training Content: Cover key areas including climate change fundamentals, carbon markets, carbon  credit standards, waste-sector opportunities, measurement and verification basics, aggregation models,  and market linkages.  

Material Development: Develop a comprehensive training toolkit including trainer manuals, participant  guides, presentations, and practical tools.  

Knowledge Transfer: Ensure effective handover of materials and build staff confidence to cascade the  training.  

5. Deliverables  

The consultant will deliver the following:  

• Inception report with methodology and work plan.  
• Comprehensive training curriculum and materials.  
  
• Delivery of ToT training sessions.  
• Final report including key insights and recommendations.  
• Complete training toolkit for use by the ToTs  

6. Duration and Timeline  

The assignment is expected to be completed within 20–25 working days, including inception, training  delivery, and reporting phases.  

7. Required Qualifications and Experience  

The consultant/lead consultant should meet the following minimum qualifications and experience  requirements: 

a) Academic Qualifications  

• Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Climate Change, Climate Finance, Natural Resource  Management, Sustainable Development, Waste Management, or other related fields.   Additional certification or specialized training in carbon markets, carbon accounting, climate  finance, or greenhouse gas (GHG) methodologies will be an added advantage.  

b) Professional Experience  

• Minimum of 7 years’ demonstrated professional experience in climate change, carbon markets,  climate finance, or environmental sustainability programming.  
• At least 5 years of practical experience in carbon credit systems, including carbon project  development, carbon accounting, emissions reduction methodologies, verification processes, or  market linkage facilitation.  
• Proven experience in the waste management and circular economy sector, particularly in relation  to recycling, composting, waste recovery, or green enterprise development.  

c) Training and Facilitation Experience  

• Must have successfully conducted at least 3 similar Training of Trainers (ToT) assignments on  carbon credits, climate finance, environmental sustainability, or related technical areas within the  last 5 years.  
• Demonstrated experience in designing and delivering participatory adult-learning trainings for  NGOs, community-based organizations, development programs, or private sector actors.   Experience developing user-friendly training manuals, facilitator guides, presentations, and  practical learning tools tailored to audiences with varying literacy levels.  

d) Regional and Contextual Experience  

• Demonstrated experience working in Kenya, preferably within the Coastal Region (Mombasa,  Kilifi, Kwale, or neighboring counties).  
• Experience working with donor-funded projects, women and youth enterprise programs, or  community livelihood interventions will be an added advantage.  
• Understanding of climate-related opportunities within informal and small-scale enterprise sectors  is highly desirable.  

e) Other Competencies  

• Strong facilitation, communication, and report-writing skills in English.  
• Ability to translate technical climate and carbon market concepts into practical business  opportunities for grassroots entrepreneurs.  
• Strong organizational and stakeholder engagement skills.  
• Demonstrated adherence to professional ethics, safeguarding principles, and data protection  standards.  

8. Reporting and Coordination  

The consultant will report to the WASP Project Manager and work closely with the HiH EA program team  to ensure alignment with project objectives. 

9. Anti-Corruption and Safeguarding 

Hand in Hand Eastern Africa strives to fight corrupt practices within its operations and the same is expected  of its vendors, contractors and service providers. HiH EA staff are therefore prohibited from accepting any  gift/s, consideration or benefit/s of any kind which may constitute illegal or corrupt practices, either directly  or indirectly, as an inducement or reward for the award of a contract.  

HH EA and all its employees undertake to create a safe environment for our members and to prevent any  form of exploitation or abuse. We are committed to acting in the best interest of our member’s and any  willing vendor, contractor or service provider is required to commit and comply with our position on  safeguarding.  

10. Submission of proposals  

Individual consultants are invited to submit proposals tailored to the outlined requirements, comprising of  a financial proposal with clear costs, work plan and Consultants CVs. Deadline for submission of proposals  is Wednesday 10th June, 2026. These should be submitted via email to: procurement@handinhand ea.org quoting the reference number HIHEA/05-2026/PROG as the subject line of the email. 

For more information about Hand in Hand Eastern Africa, please visit: https://handinhand-ea.org/  

HIH EA does NOT condone any form of corrupt practices. Pease report complaints via toll  free number 0800721347